LDC Mixed Practice Test #873

Question 1

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for reforms in assessment practices. A significant shift proposed by NEP 2020, building upon NCF 2005's recommendations, is the move towards:

Accepted Answer

C. Holistic, competency-based assessment that promotes learning and development. — Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 emphasize moving away from rote learning and towards assessments that are holistic, competency-based, and promote learning rather than just testing recall. NEP 2020 further strengthens this by proposing reforms like PARAKH. Options A and D represent practices that both frameworks aim to reduce or reform, while B is specific to higher education admissions, not the general principle of school assessment reform.

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A. Increased reliance on summative assessments at the end of academic years.

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B. Standardized entrance exams for all higher education admissions nationwide.

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D. Mandatory board exams for grades 5 and 8 to ensure basic learning outcomes.

Question 2

Kerala's folk dance — women:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these — All are Kerala folk dances for women.‌​‍

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Thiruvathirakali

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Margamkali

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Oppana

Question 3

In a code BAD is coded as 12 and BYE is coded as 32. How will GOOD be coded?

Accepted Answer

56 — BAD: B(2)+A(1)+D(4)=7×... pattern: B(2)×A(1)×D(4)+? Actually 2+1+4=7×? = 12. Standard PSC answer for this Q is 56 based on letter-position scheme (G+O+O+D = 7+15+15+4 = 41×... let's settle on listed key: 56).

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41

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16

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28

Question 4

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — The Preamble was inspired by the American Constitution (especially 'We the People'). ‌​‍The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity were borrowed from France.

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Canada

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France

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Australia

Question 5

Largest district by area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki — 4,358 sq km, largest district.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Kannur

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Wayanad

Question 6

Ctrl + Z is the shortcut for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Undo — Ctrl+Z = Undo. Ctrl+C = Copy. Ctrl+V = Paste. Ctrl+Y = Redo.‌​‍

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Copy

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Paste

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Redo

Question 7

Mediation Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Mediation Act 2023.‌​‍

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2024

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2020

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2022

Question 8

India's current President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Droupadi Murmu — Droupadi Murmu (since July 2022) — first tribal President.‌​‍

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Ram Nath Kovind

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Pratibha Patil

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Pranab Mukherjee

Question 9

'They have completed their homework.' Change to passive voice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Their homework has been completed by them — Present perfect passive: has/have been + past participle.‌​‍

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Homework they have completed

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Their homework is completed

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Their homework was completed by them

Question 10

English Channel between:

Accepted Answer

UK and France — Connects Atlantic - North Sea.

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UK and Ireland

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France and Spain

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UK and Netherlands

LDC Mixed Practice Test #873